1,198 aged care homes have COVID-19 as cases surge
Australian aged care facilities experienced a massive spike in active COVID cases between 14 and 20 January, from 7,000 to…
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Union survey says aged care workers and residents are suffering in COVID-19 surge – but Morrison Govt again shows it doesn’t care while 58% are working double shifts
The United Workers Union has released a survey of workers detailing missed care, lack of PPE and Rapid Antigen Tests…
Fed Govt funding for residential care grows by just $500M in 12 months: Productivity Commission
Despite committing $17.7 billion to the aged care sector over the next four years in its Royal Commission response, the…
46% increase in home care workers required to meet growing number of Packages: Grattan Institute – plus another $400M a year from taxpayers
Around 58,000 workers – and another $400 million a year over the Federal Government’s Forward Estimates – will be needed…
End of ACAR in 2024 looms for listed providers: StewartBrown
Regis has flagged to the market that it will write down the $223.8 million value of its bed licences over…
Ian Yates leads new Council of Elders to advocate for Australian seniors
The Council – a recommendation from the Royal Commission – will represent older Australians to the Government and engage on…
NSW Seniors Minister orders investigation into Kathryn Greiner-chaired advisory council after allegations of Liberal branch-stacking
The State Government’s Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing (MACA) – which advises on retirement living and aged care – is…
These men don’t care about your Mum & Dad
Yesterday was a shocking indictment on the politicians in this country. Both Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison laid bare that…
Scott Morrison dismisses aged care sector’s plea for ADF help – what now for vulnerable residents and burnt out staff?
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected calls from aged care providers and unions to send in the Australian Defence…
Home care’s financial performance stagnates as staffing challenges bite into profits: StewartBrown – unspent funds top $1.7B
Home care providers have seen their operating result decline to $4.80 per client per day from $6.05 in FY21, as…